Penne Ala Vodka

I know, I know, you can buy vodka sauce in a bottle, but once you try this recipe you’ll never be able to turn to the bottle again. 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium...

A Story of Two Namesakes // Unexpected results from a long-delayed trip

My first name, Pessy, has always been a source of pride to me. I’m named after my grandmother, a pious and righteous woman with whom I feel a very deep and special bond. Growing...

The Ultimate in Cooperation // I have an unusual proposal that I think...

I had two bothersome experiences today that were quite avoidable. I was teaching my tenth-graders and trying my best to convey the material in a clear and enjoyable manner. It was a fairly typical...

Putin’s (not so) Secret Palace // Can Navalny’s Gambit Succeed?

The secret palace on the coast of the Black Sea is the newest and most expensive private residence in Russia. The French royal palace at Versailles has more rooms above ground, but no palace...

The Crown Has Fallen // Rav Yitzchok Scheiner, zt”l

Rav Yitzchok Scheiner, the longtime rosh yeshivah of Kamenitz in Yerushalayim, was born in Pittsburgh to Polish-born refugees who came to America when they realized there was no future for Jews in Europe. Rav...

The Drip // It came and went without explanation. Was it dangerous?

After hearing this witty song going around, my son quipped, “Maybe Tatty’s runny nose is really a leaky brain!” I laughed. My husband suffered from a chronically runny nose. Every few weeks, it would suddenly...

Yellow Cauliflower Rice and Shawarma Bowl

Rice: 2 tablespoons oil 2 sweet onions, diced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon cumin 1 14-ounce bag Heaven & Earth Riced Cauliflower Chicken: 1½ lbs. boneless, skinless thighs Shawarma spice and oil Red Cabbage Salad: 1 bag red cabbage 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon...

Boxing in Biden // Using Iran to send messages to the new president?

In case you had not heard, there were rumors of a major push by federal agencies to complete certain investigations and rush them into action prior to President Biden’s inauguration. The left-wing media accused...

Finding My Roots // A father’s secret is revealed

The man whom I called “Uncle” turned my life upside down with a single statement, and he wasn’t even talking to me. It was over 30 years ago that I traveled with my two sons...

Short-Changed // Forced to be the grown-up, I was torn between anger at...

I don’t know how old I was when I realized that my mother was different from the other women on the block. Maybe it was something I’d always known. I remember being seven years old...